HTML Editors
Best simple editors for beginners and how to run HTML in browser.
David Miller
November 27, 2025
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You can write HTML in any text editor.
Recommended for beginners
- VS Code (best and common)
- Notepad++ (simple)
- even Notepad works, but not comfortable
How to run HTML
- Create file:
index.html - Write HTML inside
- Save
- Double click the file OR right click → Open with Chrome
Example file content
<h1>Hello</h1>
<p>Testing HTML</p>
Preview
Hello
Testing HTML
Tip
In VS Code, install “Live Server” extension to auto-refresh while you type.
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